Nutritionally Fit

How to Avoid Stress Eating!

  Let’s face it – who hasn’t been bogged down by stress before? Often times when we’re feeling stressed, we reach for the bag of chips in the pantry or the carton of ice cream in the freezer. This is because when our minds are preoccupied, it’s harder for us to make healthy choices. Moreover, the instant gratification we get from eating…

So What’s the Deal with Fermented Foods?

There are tons of health benefits that come from the consumption of fermented – or probiotic – foods. In addition to regulating appetite and reducing sugar and carb cravings, fermented foods also help keep our gut in tip-top shape, thus optimizing our health and reversing the effects of disease. Read on to see how you can use cultured foods to live a…

Be Nutritionally Fit – Smart Snacking

Be Nutritionally Fit – General Shopping List

Shopping for the right foods can be tough – especially if you don’t know what you are looking for.  Not to worry- Wendy has created this general shopping list to start you on your Nutritionally Fit lifestyle! Looking for a shopping list specific to your health needs? Contact Wendy for guidance.

How to Survive The Holiday Season: Healthy Eats and Drinks

  With the holiday season in full swing, life can get pretty crazy! Parties, shopping, eating…it feels like the madness never slows down. Take a deep breath! If you have practiced good eating habits throughout the year, chances are they will carry over into the holiday season. Strategies to managing holiday food Do not starve yourself before going to a holiday party….

Happy Valentine’s Day: Treat your sweetheart to heart healthy treats

The day of love is quickly approaching. Valentines Day can be a challenging day for those watching their weight, as it is filled with tempting treats. If the person you love has been working so hard to eat healthy why seduce them with mouth-watering delicacies. Instead show your love and support by choosing a gift that is not overloaded with sugar and…

Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season

The holiday season is a perfect time to get out and travel. Maybe you’re going halfway across the world. Maybe you’re going two cities away to visit grandma. Or maybe you’re staying right at home. Whatever your plans are, be sure to remember that just because we have a lengthy break from school or work doesn’t mean we’re off the hook for…

How to Quit Eating Your Feelings: Say No to Emotional Eating

We’ve all been there – whether we’ve had a bad day at work, have drama in our family, or are fighting with our spouse – nothing seems to alleviate emotional pain as well as eating. While food can be comforting, it is only short lived, and the guilt that follows emotional eating often leaves us feeling worse than before. Here’s how to…

Healthy Pantry Tips: Spring Cleaning Your Pantry

Springtime is the perfect time to adopt the “in with the new, out with the old” attitude. While this slogan can be applied to many aspects of our lives, it is especially relevant to what we keep tucked away in our pantries. Read on to see how you can give your pantry the makeover it needs to stay on track with your…

How to Make Healthy Choices This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is one of the greatest holidays of the year. It means we are surrounded by lots of yummy food and our closest family and friends. What’s there not to love?! Well, maybe the food coma we’re all familiar with feeling afterwards. Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t have to mean we eat until we’re stuffed like the turkey on the table. Here’s how to…